Ryan Giggs has revealed that Louis van Gaal told Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward that Giggs should take over when the Dutch boss finished his contract at Old Trafford.
Instead Van Gaal did not make it to the end of his contract as he was sacked by the Red Devils after finishing outside the top four in the 2015-16 season.
Giggs was an assistant to the Dutch manager during his tenure and the Wales manager has revealed what Van Gaal said to him.
Giggs told the Guardian: 'No, it was more Louis [van Gaal] who said it.